| Interests |
Usage |
| Advocacy |
Used when the opportunity pertains to advocating, supporting, or disseminating information regarding a particular social, political, or other topic (always aligning with Catholic Social and Moral Teaching) |
| Administrative |
For opportunities with tasks such as computer work, logistics planning, or other clerical tasks (I.e. volunteer receptionist) |
| Care for Creation |
Any opportunity with elements reflecting Laudato Si or the Church's call to care for creation. Either educational or active (i.e. community garden) |
| Craftsmanship |
Any opportunity involving unique skills, gifts, or talents. (i.e. woodworking, gardening, baking, crocheting/knitting, etc.) Wide scope |
| Education/Teaching |
Exactly how it sounds. Not necessarily a formal classroom setting. Applies to any age group. |
| Evangelism |
Opportunities requiring facilitation, speaking, or writing skills whether in a large/small group or one on one. Includes the ability to articulate one's faith through words or writing. |
| Food |
This is anything that involves food. This can be serving or preparing |
| Giving/Donation |
These are opportunities where someone needs to bring or donate an item. Think of opportunities where we need people to bring soda, or cookies, etc. |
| Hospitality |
Involves creating a space that is welcoming to others (i.e. serving or setting up for a meal, greeting people at the door, etc.) |
| Interpersonal |
Involving direct contact with the individuals benefitting from the service (i.e. serving at a soup kitchen) |
| Leadership |
Where the individual is responsible to leading or directing other individuals or details of an event in either planning or execution |
| Manual Labor |
Where the work is labor intensive. Think of yard work, sorting at a warehouse, etc. Does not necessarily have to be physically difficult (i.e. garden work) |
| Missionary |
One is on the move for this ministry (I.e. mission trips, driving donations, etc.) |
| Music |
Singing, playing, etc. |
| Prayer |
Opportunities where active prayer is a part of the service (i.e. prayer shawl ministry) |
| Youth Work |
Any opportunity involving or benefitting youth |
